• Feature

    Travel Guide: Oaxaca City

    Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.

  • News

    The Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne

    Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.

  • News

    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

    All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

  • Feature

    The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape

    From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.

  • Feature

    Your Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

    Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

  • Feature

    Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

    Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

  • Feature

    Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

    Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

  • Feature

    Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

    Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

  • Feature

    A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South

    "While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."

  • Feature

    A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

    Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

  • News

    Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce

    Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

    The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region

    Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands

    Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Daylesford

    Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to the Mornington Peninsula

    Just an hour out of Melbourne, the Peninsula provides the perfect combo of coastal parks, prime produce and pinot noir.

  • News

    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

    All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

  • News

    Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

    Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

    You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

  • News

    The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria

    Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.

  • Guide

    The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.

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  • Travel & Leisure

    Sea Lake Has Unveiled a New Indigenous Art Gallery, Visitor Hub and Viewing Platform Overlooking Lake Tyrrell

    The state's largest and oldest inland salt lake has scored a new suite of upgrades.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Will Resume International Flights To and From Australia Next Month

    The airline will restart flights to Los Angeles and London when Australia's international borders will reopen in mid-November.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Preview: Australia's First Ever Ace Hotel Looks Predictably Sleek as Hell

    Take a sneak peek inside the first Ace Hotel to grace Australian shores.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Might Start Flying Direct From Darwin to London When International Travel Resumes

    Due to Western Australia's strict border rules, the airline won't resume its direct Perth-to-London route until at least April 2022; however, it's looking to depart from the Northern Territory instead.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas and Jetstar Will Increase Domestic Flights From Late October as NSW and Victoria Reopen

    Travel between New South Wales and Victoria will resume on Friday, November 5, while flights within regional NSW will ramp up from Monday, October 25.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Federal Government Aims to Open Australia's International Borders "By Christmas at the Latest"

    "It's another reason why everyone should get vaccinated," said Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan.

  • Travel & Leisure

    These New Queensland Travel Vouchers Will Give You $250 for Tours in the State's Tropical North

    There are 8000 up for grabs between now and April 2022, as long as you spend more than $1000 on your trip.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The NT Government Is Giving Fully Vaxxed Aussies $1000 Discounts on Trips to the Territory

    Tourism NT is the first Australian tourism body to offer a vaccine incentive, with the special applying to flights, accommodation, tours and attractions, and vehicle hire.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks

    The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia Is Implementing a New Digital Passenger Declaration When International Travel Resumes

    The new digital pass will replace physical incoming passenger cards, and will also capture your vaccination status.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Has Launched a Five-Day Sale with Over a Million Flights Starting From $49

    Fares for 70 routes are now on sale — and you can travel until June 2022.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Retreat Is on Airbnb If You're Looking for a Future Byron Bay Getaway

    Looking for somewhere lavish to stay when border restrictions and lockdowns end? This ten-bedroom luxury estate awaits.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Giving Away Over $150,000 in Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaxxed Australians

    Velocity members who've had both their jabs can enter to win prizes — including lounge memberships and Virgin Australia PJs.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December

    Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Is Giving Flight Discounts and Frequent Flyer Points to Aussies Who've Been Fully Vaccinated

    You can also go into the draw to win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Qantas Will Use Digital Health Passes to Verify Vaccination and Testing Status When Overseas Travel Resumes

    They'll be rolled out on Jetstar routes, too, following trials of the International Air Transport Association Travel Pass app throughout this year.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Twelve of the Best Places to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset In and Around Melbourne

    Put the phone away after you've snapped a cheeky Instagram story, and look up.

  • Food & Drink

    We're Giving Away an Overnight Stay for You and a Mate (or Date) in South Melbourne

    Want to win a staycation complete with dinner, drinks and a cocktail masterclass?

  • Travel & Leisure

    Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Has Been Suspended for At Least Eight Weeks

    With three Australian states currently in lockdown, New Zealand has once again paused quarantine-free travel.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Get Moving

    No matter the time of year, there's plenty to explore in this great country of ours.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments

    Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Victoria Has Classed All of NSW and the ACT as Red Zones and Closed Its Borders

    On Sunday, July 11, NSW reported 77 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases — and that daily tally is expected to grow.

  • Travel & Leisure
    Melbourne

    The Great Vic Bike Ride — CANCELLED

    Explore the Grampians — and Australia's largest outdoor gallery — during this multi-day ride.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Mountain Biking Trails Around Australia to Tackle for Off-Road Thrills

    Whether you're looking for high-speed thrills or a more leisurely ride, these excellent mountain bike trails have something for everyone.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Nine Incredible Road Trips to Take to Explore the Country at Your Own Pace

    Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back till you've explored rugged coastlines, lush rainforests and arid outback tracks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Eight Multi-Day Hikes for When You Feel Like Reconnecting with Nature

    From embarking on remote coastal walks to wandering through ancient rainforests, it's time to pack the tent and explore the great outdoors.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Quarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States

    From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.

  • Travel & Leisure

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Kangaroo Valley

    We've teamed up with Sonos to explore the great outdoors.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Virgin Is Planning to Give Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaccinated Australians

    The airline's VA-X & Win competition will launch once COVID-19 vaccines are made available to all Australian adults.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Quarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused

    New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.

  • Food & Drink

    An Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong

    From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.

  • Food & Drink

    A Luxury Guide to Hong Kong

    As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Is Set to Resume

    Almost a month after it was suspended due to the recent COVID-19 cluster, the trans-Tasman travel bubble will reopen to Victoria.

  • Food & Drink

    An Art Lover's Guide to Hong Kong

    Once best known as one of the world's major financial hubs, the harbour city has now made a name for itself thanks to a booming creative scene.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Alba Thermal Springs & Spa Is the Luxe New Wellness Destination Coming to the Mornington Peninsula

    The 15-hectare bathing retreat is set to open in Fingal next winter.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Melbourne Winter Guide 2021

    Winter — the season of scarves and sweaters, cold mornings and cosier nights.

  • Travel & Leisure

    12 Luxe Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next New Zealand Getaway

    Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Queensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors

    From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels In and Around Melbourne

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Melbourne, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and relaxing in big spa baths.

  • Travel & Leisure

    The Green Scene

    Convenience may be king in our busy lives — but it doesn't have to come at an environmental cost.

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